Stop by any Randalls and pick up a pre-packaged bag of food items that the Food Bank needs the most. Take it to the register with your other purchases, then drop the bag in the specially marked collection barrel in the front of the store. - Add $1 to your grocery total with a scan card at the check stands. Every $1 donated to the Food Bank provides 3 meals for Central Texans in need. - Drop your loose change in labeled receptacles at the register

How to help flood victims--Donate to the Red Cross of Central Texas online. Since the floods began early Thursday morning, the Red Cross has served more than 10,000 meals and snacks, provided more than 300 health service checks, and registered more than 500 individuals at the Flood Assistance Center. --Volunteer for the Red Cross of Central Texas--Donate to the Salvation Army of Austin. It has deployed its food truck to provide meals to flood victims and first responders and providing other flood relief in coordination with area emergency management. --Donate to the Austin Disaster Relief Network. To volunteer, call 512-331-2200. It has given more than $21,000 to flood victims.--Drop-off food donations is Oak Meadows Baptist Church, 6905 S. I-35. It is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Handbags For Hope helps children
in shelters across Texas select a donated handbag to give their
moms on Mother's Day. Each bag will be fitted with a tag that has the
Project's toll-free legal line and pamphlets detailing how to get and
stay safe.

Handbags for Hope drive starts today and runs through April 6th. #Handbags4HopeTX

http://www.bluestarmothers.org/about-usThe Blue Star Mothers of America are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, guard or reserves, or children who are veterans.

Smiles from 7,000 Miles/Children of War"In honor of these children thousands of miles away, the money we are trying to raise will go directly to Children of War so that they can continue to change the lives of even more innocent children. The more money that is raised, the more kids can be helped. In addition, we are raising funds to help Abdul when he returns back to Afghanistan. Visit the rest of the site for more information on Abdul and Children of War."

Pease Elementary Crowdfunding CampaignFunds are needed for Pease Elementary School, the oldest operating public school in Texas, to build an innovative and sustainable outdoor science lab for its kindergarten through 6th-grade students called Pease Adventures in Wildlife Sciences (PAWS) project.

Make Matt's Wish For A New Kidney Come TrueSix year old Matthew Parker needs a new kidney. He underwent a kidney transplant at just three months old. Then three years later his body rejected it. Now he undergoes dialysis three times a week in San Antonio. When asked what he wanted for Christmas he said a new kidney.

Lifeguarding in Austin"Welcome to the City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department's Aquatic Division. Employing over 600 guards each year and operating 50 aquatic facilities throughout Austin, the Aquatic Division is extremely passionate about the safety of its staff and pools. Lifeguarding is a professionally rewarding experience, so discover how you can become the best guard and where the closest pool is to your home."

The Lizzie ProjectA documentary following the life of Lizzie Velasquez, her triumphant journey to the other side of bullying, and her mission to inspire and empower a more positive online environment.

Know Before You Go, Get Home SafeThe Austin Transportation Department is encouraging Austinites and visitors to know how they are going to get home before they leave the house for a fun night on the town, so they can get home safe.

Project Connect Community Conversation Nov. 26The Community Conversation is one of the last opportunities the public has to give input before the Central Corridor Advisory Group makes a recommendation about which of 10 sub-corridors should move forward into Phase 2 of the Central Corridor Study to select a mode of transportation and alignment/route.

Bergstrom Expressway InformationThe proposed Bergstrom Expressway is the combined effort of multiple government agencies to develop a reasonable and feasible approach to improve mobility in the US 183 South corridor from US 290 to SH 71.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. wages and benefits grew in the spring at the slowest pace in 33 years, stark evidence that stronger hiring hasn't boosted pay. The slowdown also reflects a sharp drop-off in bonus and incentive pay.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL -- (Marketwired) -- 03/21/14 -- Companies that pride themselves on being eco-friendly may have conflicted ideas between marketing with ad specialties and maintaining their green reputation. ...